2025 Election- Kayla Pierson

In the past 3 years, what have you done to improve your skills as a real estate professional?

Over the past three years, I have committed to advancing my skills and credentials in real estate. I’ve completed over 200 hours of continuing education and graduated from a Speaker Academy. I became both a TREC Licensed Instructor and a Certified TREEF Instructor. I also completed the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) Designation and earned my Tennessee & Kentucky Principal Broker Licenses.

In addition to formal education, I’ve attended key industry events, including Keller Williams Family Reunion in Las Vegas, Mega Leadership Camp in Round Rock, Texas, and Mega Agent Camp in Austin, Texas. I’ve also participated in the TNEX Summit, TN REALTORS Conventions in French Lick and Savannah, TN Broker Summit in Nashville, YPN Advance in Chicago, Broker Summit in St. Louis, REBarCamp in Nashville, and the NAR Convention in Orlando. These events have enriched my leadership skills, broadened my network, and deepened my expertise in the real estate industry.

What is your history of service to this association and its members?

I have served on 7 local committees and chaired 4 of them since 2016. I have served and represented Clarksville on 4 state committees, and 2 national committees. I also have been awarded the following for my service to the Association: Rising Star (2016), President’s Award (2019), REALTOR of the Year (2021)

RPAC Major Investor 2017-2023
First YPN 10 for 10 RPAC Pledge for Clarksville

Young Professionals Network (YPN) Committee
2016 Member
2017 Vice Chair
 2018 Chair
2019 Immediate Past Chair
2020-2021 Board Liaison
2022 Member
2023 Member
As a member of the Young Professionals Network, I contributed to the scholarship selection process and had the honor of presenting awards at the high school Senior Awards Night

Entertainment
2016 Member

Ambassador Committee
 2018 Vice Chair
 2019 Chair

Leadership Academy
2017 Graduate
2018 Vice Chair
2019 Chair
2020 Board Liaison & Immediate Past Chair

Membership Committee
2020 Vice Chair
2021 Chair & Board Liaison

Professional Standards
 2021 Member

Board of Directors
2020 – 2022 Director

Strategic Planning
2022 Member & Board Liaison

TN REALTORS
2022 YPN Vice-Chair
2023 YPN Chair
2022-2023 Professional Standards Committee Member
2024-2025 Forms Committee Member
2024 Grievance Committee Member

National Association of REALTORS
2023 Leadership Identification & Development Committee
2023-2024 Professional Development

Task Forces:
Association Website Redesign
 Safety Strategic Plan
Campaign Rules
Kentucky Forms – Chair
Handbags for Hope

Event Planning:
Handbags for Hope, Membership Events (Breakfast on the Go, Flamingle), YPNU, After Hour Socials, Coffee Networking, Old School vs. New School Participant, Trivia Night, Bowling for RPAC

Education:
I promote leadership development within our membership, and help agents find a path that best fits their goals. I teach continuing education courses for the CAR members and other TN REALTOR® members across Tennessee.

In the summer of 2023, I organized a commercial real estate event called CommercialREvolution, which brought together 100 agents and community members at The Press. I collaborated with key partners, including CoStar, Milan Enterprises, top commercial agents from Clarksville, a commercial attorney who drafts many of the city’s purchase agreements for major development projects, and leaders from the Economic Development Council and Industrial Development Board.

Community Service
During the Thanksgiving for All event, my family and I have volunteered by packing bags and helping deliver turkeys to local elementary schools

Why are you seeking the seat that you are?
I am seeking the position of President-Elect to serve as a dedicated and relatable representative of our association at the highest level. Throughout my career, I have been a strong advocate for our membership and association, representing Clarksville at various state and national conventions and leadership opportunities. I firmly believe that Clarksville is an innovative association, often looked to by others for forward-thinking ideas and best practices.

My passion for member engagement has driven me for the past nine years to actively involve REALTOR® and Affiliate Members in committees and activities that align with their interests while supporting the broader goals of the association. As we look to the future, my vision is to lead by example—encouraging, guiding, and supporting decisions that foster the growth of our membership and expand our impact in the Montgomery and Stewart County communities.

What do you feel are your strongest attributes that you will bring to this position if elected?

As a skilled problem solver and troubleshooter, I consistently seek innovative solutions to longstanding challenges. By maintaining an objective approach and avoiding emotional involvement in decision-making, I am able to make clear, rational, and effective choices.

Additional comments:

I want to express my sincere gratitude to each of you who signed the petition to place my name on the ballot. Your support and dedication mean a great deal to me, and I am honored by the trust you’ve shown in coming together to make this happen.

 I look forward to the opportunity, if elected, to work alongside all of you to accomplish even more for our association. It’s clear that our members are eager for change, and I am committed to helping lead the charge in realizing the positive shifts you wish to see. If given the chance, I will work diligently to bring innovative ideas from all corners of our membership and guide our association through the evolving landscape of our industry.

Thank you again for your support, and I am excited for what we can achieve together.